National Demonstration set for 21 February

12 Feb 2009

Congress today (Feb 12) formally contacted all affiliated unions advising them of the Executive Council decision to call a National Demonstration for February 21, in Dublin.

General Secretary David Begg pointed out to affiliates that, following consultations with member unions, it was decided to concentrate resources and attention on one major demonstration in Dublin, on Saturday, February 21, as the first step in a rolling campaign of action. The march will set off from Dublin's Parnell Square at 2pm.

As this is the first step in the campaign, it is expected that other action will follow around the country, as required. Congress has also published a 10 point plan for national recovery - There is a Better, Fairer Way - which sets out the key elements of the campaign platform devised by Congress. The full text of the document is available at the link below.

http://www.ictu.ie/publications/fulllist/there_is_a_better_fairer_waydoc/

The plan outlines 10 key initiatives to address the current crisis, including:

Protecting Jobs and Tackling Unemployment
The Banking Crisis and the Public Interest
Competitiveness
The Pay Agreement
Fairness & Taxation
Restoring Consumer Confidence
The Public Sector Pension 'Levy'
The Private Sector Pension Crisis
Employment Rights
National Recovery Bond
Further information on the February 21 National Demonstration will be made public as it becomes available.

 

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